Winter Sports

Winter sports – from hockey and skiing to ice skating – can pose a lot of hazards for your feet. The most important thing to do before embarking in winter sports is ensure that your feet have the proper protection. This includes insulated, waterproof boots or shoes. A single pair of thick acrylic socks help to wick" away moisture.

If your feet are exposed to wet snow or cold for an extended period of time, get back inside quickly. Always be aware of the danger of frostbite – a serious, painful condition that can result in loss of your toes.

Use spikes slipped over your running shoes if you will be running on ice for an extended period of time. Thin nylon running shoes don't necessarily protect your feet from frostbite. Your feet usually sweat while running, and this can only accelerate the freezing effect on your feet. As a rule, try to keep your ankle perpendicular to the ground and straight up and down while skiing. Sometimes, a custom orthotic device, or show insert, will help you maintain the proper position.

Winter sports can lead to a host of foot ailments, including blisters, frostbite, neuromas, sprains and strains, bleeding under the toenail, fractures, and bunions. Other preexisting conditions, such as hammertoes, and Haglund's Deformity (a bump on the back of the heel) can be irritated by frequent participation in winter sports. If pain persists, contact our office.

Patient Reviews

We are currently open but on a reduced schedule for the time being. Our current hours are 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and We’re Closed Wednesdays & Fridays.

Please be assured that we are taking several precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus and keep our patients and staff healthy.

Each exam room is being wiped down with an anti-viral before and after every patient. Our staff are wearing masks and utilizing gloves during the exams and we are spacing our appointments out to minimize the number of patients in the waiting area. Please note that all exam doors will remain open to avoid touching of the door handles.

We ask that you do your part to keep everyone safe as well. Please refrain from bringing extra family members to your appointments and re-schedule your appointment 2 weeks out if you have been exposed to the virus and/or are experiencing any signs or symptoms of being sick.

We are offering telemedicine visits for those that are unable or are uncomfortable with coming to your appointments. Please call the office to schedule a time to speak with your doctor.

We thank you for your continued support of the Mill Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic and look forward to being fully operational in the near future.